Papua New Guinea
PNG cricketers soak up subcontinent switch
Papua New Guinea cricketers are setting their sights on back to back world cup appearances after confirmation next year's Men's T20 World Cup will take place in India.
Testing in PNG's West Sepik after Covid-19 case emerges
The main high school in PNG's West Sepik province may go into lockdown after a teacher tested positive for Covid-19.
Sport: Football returns to PNG and Solomon Islands
Top flight football makes its long awaited return today in Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands.
Sport: PNG Orchids stars grateful for rugby league return
Some of Papua New Guinea's top rugby league players are relieved to be back on the field just over a year out from the Women's World Cup.
PNG kidnap victim sent to orphanage
A 12-year-old girl, rescued from alleged kidnappers in Papua New Guinea by other children, is being put up for adoption.
PNG suffers third Covid-19 death
One more person has died from Covid-19 in Papua New Guinea, bringing the total to three.
Media under strain in Melanesia during challenging era
Hostile media environments pose growing challenges to Melanesia's democracies, according to a new edition of the Pacific Journalism Review. Audio
African Swine Fever 'pocket infection' at PNG's Mt Hagen
Despite a "pocket infection" in PNG's Mount Hagen, African Swine Fever has not spread beyond "disease areas", the biosecurity authority says.
New Guinea has most diverse plant life on earth
New Guinea has the most diverse plant life of any island on earth, according to new research.
PNG opposition challenges Pandemic Act in court
PNG's Opposition Leader has lodged a Supreme Court challenge to the National Pandemic Act 2020.
PNG gold mine suspends operations over Covid-19 cases
The OK Tedi copper and gold mine in Western Province in Papua New Guinea has shut down operations after the confirmation of seven Covid-19 cases on Tuesday.
PNG and Australia sign comprehensive strategic partnership
Leaders of Papua New Guinea and Australia have signed a Comprehensive Strategic and Economic Partnership.
Sporting activites ok in PNG despite Covid spike
Sporting activities have been given the green light to continue in Papua New Guinea, despite a surge of confirmed cases of Covid-19.
PNG sees another spike in coronavirus cases
The number of coronavirus cases in Papua New Guinea has passed 150, with 39 new cases confirmed on Wednesday night.
Pilot of alleged drugs plane likely to face more charges in PNG
The pilot who crashed a small aircraft on a suspected drug run near Papua New Guinea's capital is likely to face more charges
Covid-19 cases climb to 114 in PNG as health worker cluster grows
Three more people in Papua New Guinea have tested positive for Covid-19, taking the number of cases there to 114.
Sorcery related violence 'a crime against humanity' - PNG Bishop
Church organisations in PNG hope people can be encouraged to stop sorcery related violence.
